Trainee Early Childhood Educator — Earn While You Learn

Little Zak's Academy; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% wage uplift (Worker Retention)

Rotating rosters

Paid traineeship

Staff childcare discount

Wellbeing day

Wellness allowance

Referral bonus $1000

EAP via Sonder

Evening/dinner at staff meetings

Onboarding & training

Mentoring & buddy system

Pay for Progression

Promote-from-within

Job summary

Little Zak's Academy is offering a Trainee Early Childhood Educator position at our Adamstown centre, giving you a paid pathway to start your career. You will work with children aged 0-5 and study toward a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, while learning from experienced staff.

No prior childcare experience is required; just a commitment to Little Zak's values, a willingness to learn, and eligibility to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• No prior childcare experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years old on commencement.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced educators.
• Gain practical experience with children aged 0-5.
• Build positive relationships with children.
• Assist with educational programs under guidance.
• Support play-based learning and child development.

Skills

Passionate about children

Reliable

Willing to learn

Team player

Caring & nurturing

Career in ECEC

Certificate III study

Values alignment

Education

Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Little Zak's Academy is offering a Trainee Early Childhood Educator position at our Adamstown centre, giving you a paid pathway to start your career. You will work with children aged 0-5 and study toward a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, while learning from experienced staff.

No prior childcare experience is required; just a commitment to Little Zak's values, a willingness to learn, and eligibility to work in Australia.